The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-02-17
HYvEENEAL.
A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE AT THE NJ, +.
CHURCH, SOUTH.
THE CONTRACTING PARTIES LEADERS IN
SOCIETY.


THE CONTRACTING PARTIES LEADERS IN
SOCIETY.
Last night the NJ. E, Church, South,
was crowded by an expectant audi
ence, gathered to witness the nuptials
OF DR.. Geo H. Berry and Miss Ellen
Campbell Elegant toilettes abound
ed, and never did the fair ladies of john
son City look fairer-never did their
bright eyes shine more brightly than
while waiting the advent of the bridal
party, and the subdued hum of con-
versation and the eager attitude in
voluntarily assumed, bespoke the in
terest which all felt
The ushers were Messrs. j. w.
Crumley, J. A, Martin, Tom Campbell
and Cy H. Lyle, and these gentlemen,
attired in evening costume, discharged
their duties in a manner that added
no little to the completeness of the af-
fair.
The ceremony was to be performed
according to the beautiful ritual of
the Episcopal Church and that fact
added much to the interest Of the oc-
casion. Here and there some fair one
in the audience could be seen taking
a sly glance at prayer book, so as
the better to familiarize herself with
the ceremony, and all, visitors from
abroad and our town folk, male and
female, were on the qui viue of expect
ancy. At precisely 7:90 the bridal
cortege entered the sacred edifce and
at the same moment the swelling notes
of Tannahauser's Wedding March
burst from the organ, and never did
Mrs, Jennie T. Wade, the organist, do
herself greater justice than when rem
dering this exquisite music. The
bride, who leaned upon the arm OF
her brother, Ed X. Campbell, wore di-
almond ornaments and was robed in q
handsome claret colored camel's hair
dress trimmed with velvet-hat and
CANS, deSuede kids, to match. Arriv-
ing at the altar, the Rev. Thomas
Lloyd, Rector Of st. Thomas Church,
Abingdon, Va, (who came here ex-
pressly to perform the ceremony adj
vanced to the couple and amid pro-
found attention on the part of the au-
dience at once began the marriage ser
vice so time-honored, so touching and
so beautiful. When the bridegroom
placed the symbol of love and mar
riage upon the fair finger of the bride
and uttered the words: with this
ring | thee wed" &C., the scene was
invested with an air Of impressiveness
that does not attach to the simple
form of marriage service, and on-look-
ers evidently appreciated it.
And now, twas DONE"
the service was completed, loving
hearts and hands were indissoluby
united, and they twain were made one
flesh. Many heartfelt wish for the
lifelong happiness of the newly we'd
ded pair was expressed, and as
i" the nuptial torches shed
Beauty upon the beautiful they lighted"
there arose to heaven many a fervent
though silent prayer that unstinted
| JOY may be the full fruition of the
marriage VOWS just taken.
"There's bliss beyond all that the minstrel
has told
When two, that are linked in one heavenly tie
With brow never changing and heart never cold
Love on through all ills and love on till they
die
One hour of a passion so sacred is worth
Whole ages of hGartless and wondering bliss
And oh! if there be an Elysium upon earth,
1t is this-it is this
After the ceremony the bridal PAL ty
returned to the brides home, where
the immediate relations and a few
friends were entertained until 1C
o'clock. Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. /. G.
Berry, parents OF the groom, will give
them reception at their residence on
May Wheat Avenue. The bride and
groom will be at home to their friends
after to-day at the home of the brides
parents.
DR.. Berry is one of the leading young
men Of the city, both socially and pro
fessionally. Miss Campbell is a ma
tive Of Virginia, is an intelligent ant
accomplished young lady, and has
made many friends during her two
years residence in Johnson City.
The following is list of the pres
ents received; French china tea set
the Groom Silver cake basket, T. P
Trigg; Crystal berry bowl, Mrs. Jas
C.-Greenway; Silver knives, Mrs. f
S. Campbell China salad bowl, Ton
Campbell Silver and crystal pickl
stand, Mrs. R. A. Campbell Silver su
gar dish and cream pitcher, Miss Rho
da Campbell Ivory handle Dime
, knives, Mother Of the bride; Crysta
| ice cream saucers, Miss Miriam
/ Trigg; Hand painted china tea sci
i. e. K. Campbell; Silver butter dist